Obsessive Licking Cat

[kw526]

Our cat WILL NOT stop licking himself. Ripping out his hair and creating huge red sores. We've got him on prednisolone from the vet, had an allergy shot, sprayed hydrogen peroxide, no chew, and even tried wrapping the wound but he still manages to lick and lick and lick. Is there a nasty tasting home remedy we can make to spray on him to get him to stop. He is not lonely, always someone home and we have another cat, we have not moved or changed anything about the cat's diet, schedule, etc. He just obsessively licks.

[opus88]

can I also add please DON'T spray kitty with anything or put any foul tasting products on him....he is in misery and this will only add to it. punishment of any sort will not lead to an answer, he cannot help the condition he is in...we'll help you find other solutions, just do lots of reading..♥

[opus88]

hi and welcome...this is actually quite common you can read back on this forum in the archives by clicking on the button above that says 'about this forum'
excessive licking is most always due to an allergy. either INHALED, CONTACT or FOOD grains specifically.

have you changed carpets? using new household cleaners? candles? sprays? perfumes? etc..etc...

does the food he eats contain grains?
or is it a steady diet of a chicken/poultry base?

I will send you one link to start with there are many others, see if you can pin it down to one.
I would STRONGLY advise to stop the prednisolone. this only gives temporary relief but does NOT get to the root of the problems and will lead to many health problems such as diabetes.

www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=107386